ucop january 2011 safety meeting developed by: karen hsi eh&s student intern
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Ergonomics Training 101UCOP January 2011
Safety Meeting
Developed by: Karen Hsi EH&S Student Intern
What is ergonomics? Ergonomics is the study of the way
we interface with the machines and mechanical devices we use in our everyday activities.
2 ways to request Ergonomic Evaluations
Take Remedy Interactive self-assessment. The assessment will let you know if your set up is good or at risk. At risk employees are recommended to request an evaluation as soon as possible.
Add RSI Guard (Stretch Break Reminder): http://www.rsiguard.com/download/?id=ucop
You can also send in a request directly by sending an email to:
Increase of Ergonomic Evaluations Requested
Jan-Dec 2009 Feb-Mar Apr-Jun July-Sep Oct-Dec2009 2010
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20
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80
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180
2009 & 2010 Ergo Evals
2009-2010 Ergo Evals
After the request… You will get an email back with a
specific date and time for the next available appointment.
Then you will receive an Outlook invite, which will remind you of when your ergonomic evaluation appointment will be.
Ergonomist will come to your office at that set time/date if confirmed.
An actual ergonomic evaluation… Takes about 45
minutes A complete
evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of your surroundings and tools that you use at work.
Report and Equipment order form
Report with recommended equipment will be sent to the employee and supervisor in about 5-7 working days
Supervisor is held responsible for equipment that needs to the be ordered.
Ergonomic order form only used for ordering recommended ergo equipment also attached to the email
Make sure to email signed and completed form and report back to [email protected].
Be Smart About Safety Matching Fund Program
BSAS will pay for ½ of the price of the recommended ergonomic equipment that you choose to order.
Do NOT need to order everything that’s recommended, may come back and order later.
Follow-up Questions on the Order…
Matching signature and order form are signed as soon as possible and sent immediately to BRC for processing.
Any follow-up about your order, contact your BRC representative team.• If Department is Not Part of BRC, Contact BRC
Blue Team BRC places your equipment order, not
BSAS.• Once the order is processed, BRC sends an e-mail
to the UCOP employee
After equipment is delivered… Submit i-Request for anything that would
need to be installed and/or assembled• Chair, keyboard tray, etc.
If work-surface needs to be raised or lowered submit an i-Request
BSAS does NOT pay for installation costs For optional follow-up ergonomic
appointment to check new setup email [email protected]
I-REQUEST
Chair Fitting Send an email to
schedule an appointment (same procedure as ergo evaluation)
Have to go to the ergo lab for chair fitting
Choose from 4 different types of chairs
After getting the chair, must submit i-Request to get it assembled.
Pull-out adjustment cards to help you adjust the chair properly should be located on the arm.
Important Ergo Tips… Do NOT need a Manager’s permission
to request an evaluation Requests are usually responded to
within 1 business day Remember to do some stretches
before sitting down to work! RSI Guard is an excellent tool. Send request to [email protected]
If you are experiencing any discomfort in your working environment, request the ergonomist to take a look… DON’T WAIT!